The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Unit would like you to be wary if you’re online job hunting. Several complaints have been filed in which advertised jobs on Craig’s List are shams and being used to scam individuals out of their personal information and money.
Occurred on 11/25/12, 12:44pm Theft 5202 S. Padre Island Drive 1211250060
An Officer working the Holiday Safety Enforcement observed a man wearing a light purple shirt carrying several bags running out the west side exit of Dillard’s. The man was being chased by store employees who kept yelling at him to stop. Officer J. Villarreal began following the man towards the back of the Olive Garden as he ran behind the IHOP.
Jason Jack Wagner
As the Officer drove west through the parking lot he observed a Chevrolet Prism with the suspect sitting in the back seat. The Officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver refused to stop. The driver Jason Jack Wagner (09/04/75) finally stopped at the 5100 block of Mount Vernon. Further investigation revealed Benito Jose Saldana (01/28/80) was running towards the IHOP where Wagner and the getaway vehicle were waiting.Both Wagner and Saldana were arrested and charged with Theft Shoplifting which is a Class “A” Misdemeanor punishable by one year in jail and a $4,000 fine.
Saladana had several facial injuries and told Officers he’d been in a fight a couple of days before. The three stolen Dooney & Burke purses valued at $994 were returned to Dillard’s.
The Corpus Christi Police Department will dedicating extra patrols as part of our annual Holiday Enforcement Initiative throughout the busiest shopping areas and parking lots of the city. If you will be committing a crime this Holiday Season, expect to spend some time in jail.
On 11/13/12, Investigators with Corpus Christi Police Department’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force culminated an investigation with the arrest of Daniel Ricardo Barrientos (12/20/82) for Online Solicitation of a Minor.
Barrientos had been communicating via internet in order to have sex with what he believed was a 12-year-old and 14-year-old girl. When Barrientos arrived to meet the girls, he was taken into custody. Barrientos was booked into the City Detention Center and received a $15000 bond. He has since been released.
The Corpus Christi Police Department Financial Crimes Unit recommends that you visit the following links which have important information to keep you from being a victim as you shop online during the Holiday Season. Both sites have tips to help keep you safe while shopping online, but please shop wisely and use good judgement.
Occurred on 11/25/12, 07:15am Aggravated Robbery 715 Comanche Street 1211250061/1211250086
Police contacted a 19-year-old man who reported he was robbed at gunpoint. The man told Officers he was visiting at a friend’s house when two men walked in through an open door. The victim was playing Xbox when one of the men put a gun to his head and the other man disconnected the Xbox. The two men left with the game system and controllers.
Later that day, shortly before 5:00pm, Officers responded to a shooting at 1401 N. Alameda which was tied to the robbery. The victim and the 27-year-old owner of the Xbox went in search of the suspects. They found the suspect in the parking lot of North Side Manor and an argument ensued when the suspect refused to return the gaming system. Both men walked away, but were confronted by the suspect and two other men.
The suspect then shot the owner of the Xbox, while the original victim of the robbery was able to escape. A tenant of the complex heard the gunshot and hid the victim until Police and Emergency Personnel arrived. The victim was taken to a local hospital where he was treated for the gunshot wound to his thigh.
Officers were able to positively identify the shooter who fled prior to their arrival. Corpus Christi Police Department Homicide/Robbery Detectives have taken over the investigation and ask that anyone with any information on this crime is encouraged to call the Criminal Investigation Division at 361-886-2841. If the callers would like to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspect is arrested.
11-22-2012 11:45am Death Investigation 4843 Sharpsburg 1211220042
CCFD and CCPD were called when a male subject was struck by a train in the area of 4843 Sharpsburg. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It appears that he had been walking on the train tracks with his back towards the oncoming train. The deceased has been identified.
CCPD officers responded to 4100 Carlton for a call about a possible shooting. Upon arrival, officer found a 28 year old man laying in the carport with two gunshot wounds to his chest. the victim was transported to the hospital and considered in critical condition. several individuals were transported to the police station to be questioned by detectives.
High School students who contributed an entry to the contest stand with thier families as the winning contestants were displayed on the billboard at the 4300 block of Staples Street Wednesday morning.
The Corpus Christi Police Department hosted a contest in October 2012 for Corpus Christi High School students to develop the new advertising campaign to discourage drunk driving. The winners of the contest were announced November 21, 2012 at 10am at the digital billboard located at the 4300 block of South Staples.
The Corpus Christi Police Department accepted 202 entries for two categories. There were 114 entries for the artwork and 87 slogan entries. The best three entries from each of the two categories were awarded prizes which include ipads, itouches, and nanopods. The artwork and slogans will be displayed on billboards throughout Corpus Christi during the month of December.
The purpose of the contest was to solicit a more creative advertising campaign from the newest vehicle drivers to discourage drunk driving. The prizes were awarded by donation from the Citizens in Support of the Corpus Christi Police non-profit organization.
The contest winners are:
1st Place Art – Genevieve Sams (1st place winners receive an ipad)
1st Place Slogan – Julissa Esparza
2nd Place Art – Stormy Evans (2nd place winners receive an itouch)
2nd Place Slogan – Victoria Wahlen
3rd Place Art – Danielle Watkins (3rd place winners receive an ipod nano)
3rd Place Slogan – Nadia Galvan
Thanks to the Citizens in support of the Corpus Christi Police Department for providing the prizes.
Contestant finalists stand with Corpus Christi Police Chief Floyd Simpson as he thanks all who contributed to the contest for their participation.
The Corpus Christi Police Department’s Auto Theft Task and Financial Crimes Division are asking the public’s assistance in identifying two females involved in several auto burglaries at church day care centers.
The heavier set woman is the lookout while the woman with the sunglasses will check the parking lot for any unlocked vehicles. The women like to target purses left in the victim’s automobiles as they rush in to drop off their children at daycare. The stolen credit cards are used almost immediately.
Detectives report the women are known to drive a grey 2011-2012 Toyota Camry. Anyone with any information on the identity of these two woman are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS or submit a tip online at www.888TIPS.com. Tipsters will earn a cash reward if the suspects are arrested.
Occurred on 11/19/12, 8:53pm Criminal Mischief 5401 Leopard 1211190147
Corpus Christi Police were called to The Caberet Men’s Club for a major accident involving a disgruntled patron. A 46-year-man was asked to leave after he refused to tip the dancers. Silva (10/15/66) was escorted out by staff and got into his vehicle.
Witnesses told Officers, Silva entered his Ford Expedition and began “burning rubber” in the parking lot. Witnesses observed Silva accelerate and intentionally crash into the building causing $20,000 in damages. No one inside the building was injured.
Silva was arrested and taken to Spohn Memorial for a medical evaluation. He was medically cleared and charged with Criminal Mischief, a Third Degree Felony punishable by up ten years in prison and a $10,000.
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